IT cover letter

I would like to express my interest in your position for an IT ..............., which was advertised today in the ................... newspaper.

I feel I would be an ideal candidate for this position as I have in total over ........years experience in the fields of ............, .............. and .............., all areas that you have specifically mentioned in your job advert. I also have a long track record of successfully working on ............... systems, networking, security and backup.

For the last .......... years I have been employed by ............... as a .................. professional. All of this extensive experience has given me a comprehensive understanding of the entire IT industry and all its operations, and I am very confident that I will not only be able to meet your expectations but indeed exceed them.

As an adaptable quick thinking person who is prepared to make swift decisions I can bring to your company an ability to speedily resolve technical problems and stop them from escalating. I possess an infectious enthusiasm and am energised by working with people, these factors combined with my strong customer facing and client management skills enable me to develop close relationships with colleagues and customers alike.

Right now I am looking to join an exciting company that will firstly provide me with a perfect platform to establish a career in the .............. sector, and secondly allow me to work with like-minded professionals in an environment where challenge and reward go hand-in-hand.

Ideally I would like an opportunity to talk to you in person so that I can explain in more detail how I can contribute to the continued success of your company. Therefore please feel free to contact me by phone or email to arrange a meeting at your convenience.